We're a creative practice built around a single belief: that the best solutions come from curious, systematic thinking applied with care — regardless of the problem.
Riddell Haus is a small studio focused on doing exceptional work — in design, technology, and the experimental space between them.
Get In TouchRiddell Haus was built around a simple idea: that design thinking and systems thinking aren't separate disciplines — they're the same instinct, applied to different kinds of problems.
Some of our work is traditional design — spatial planning, residential architecture, documentation support for firms. Some of it is deeply technical — BIM strategy, workflow automation, computational design tools built in Python and Dynamo. And some of it is harder to categorize: accessibility tools, architecture education, experiments that don't have a client yet.
What ties it all together is methodology. We listen before we build. We prototype before we commit. We bring clarity to complexity — whether that complexity is a floor plan, a broken workflow, or a half-formed idea.
The studio is small by design. That means every project gets real attention, and every solution is shaped around the specific people behind it — not a template, not a process inherited from somewhere else.
Design, technology, and experimentation aren't separate businesses — they're the same problem-solving mindset applied to different challenges. Lessons from one always feed the others.
Thoughtful spatial design for architects, homeowners, and firms. From residential renovations to technical documentation support — every project gets the same careful, considered approach.
Explore DesignBIM strategy, workflow automation, and computational design consulting for AEC firms. We help design teams work smarter — so they can spend more time doing what they came to do.
Explore TechnologyOur experimental space. Where we build tools, explore ideas, and share what we're learning — from accessibility tools embedded in design software to books that introduce architecture to kids.
Explore LabsSix principles that show up in every project — whether we're designing a room, debugging a workflow, or building something no one's asked for yet.
Every project begins with understanding people — their needs, context, and goals. We don't arrive with answers before we've heard the questions.
We prototype, test, and adapt — exploring ideas in motion to discover what works. Theory is useful; working things are better.
From process to detail, great work is equal parts thoughtful and well-executed. We don't separate the quality of thinking from the quality of the output.
We bring structure to ambiguity — turning complexity into clear, actionable paths. If something can't be explained simply, it hasn't been understood deeply enough.
We ask better questions to uncover better solutions. No assumptions, no inherited playbooks — just genuine exploration of what's actually possible.
No templates here. Every challenge deserves a response as unique as the people behind it — built from scratch, shaped to fit.
Christopher Riddell is a strategic thinker with deep roots in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. His work blends design thinking with business strategy — helping teams streamline workflows, rethink processes, and bring bold ideas to life.
With a background spanning architecture, construction, technology, and business, Christopher brings a multidisciplinary lens to every challenge. He's spent his career developing automation tools, BIM strategies, and digital systems that change how design teams operate — not just incrementally, but fundamentally.
Alongside client work, he has a long-standing interest in education and experimentation. That curiosity has led to projects ranging from children's architecture learning tools to research into accessibility, data visualization, and new forms of digital practice.
Riddell Haus was created as the space where all of it converges.
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Whether you have a project in mind or just want to explore what's possible — we'd love to hear from you.